
Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 is continuing to fundraise for a new LED sign.
Fundraising efforts have raised over $7,000 thus far with the Ladies Auxiliary holding a pasta dinner Sunday evening to help build on that total. The Back2Back Band performed prior to the meal with almost 100 tickets being sold for the dinner.
There was also a raffle with multiple prizes donated by businesses within the community. A 50-50 draw was also held as part of the fundraiser.
“It’s done really well,” said Ladies Auxiliary president Penny Stein. “All of the proceeds we make are going to the Legion for the new sign.”
The total price of the sign is estimated at $40,000. The Amherstburg Legion is hoping to have the funds raised and the sign installed by this summer.
“It’s a work in progress but it’s been a month that we’ve been working on it,” said Stein.
Donations are being accepted on an ongoing basis with people able to put cash inside to contribute.
Stein added the Legion’s Ladies Auxiliary has events a few times per year with last weekend’s specifically dedicated to the sign.
Fundraising continuing for new sign at Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157
By Ron Giofu
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